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Day care center on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017

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Barney: Take a Tech Timeout

By Autumn Barney September 4, 2017

There’s no question that technology rules the world. Nowadays you can locate anyone, anytime, anywhere — which is extremely creepy. It does not, however, stop me from using my iPhone. I loved when...

An Open Letter to Senator Mike Lee

An Open Letter to Senator Mike Lee

By Autumn Barney August 24, 2017

Dear Senator Lee, This past May I had the opportunity to do the Washington Encounter through the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah. We had the honor of meeting some amazing people and seeing...

Why You Should Parent Without Screaming

Why You Should Parent Without Screaming

By Autumn Barney August 14, 2017

This is one of the most sensitive articles I’ve ever written. I would never want to tell anyone how to be a parent. I’m definitely not the perfect mother. But I think there’s a big difference in...

Society Shouldnt Worship Mayweather and McGregor

Society Shouldn’t Worship Mayweather and McGregor

By Autumn Barney July 31, 2017

I’ve never been into the fighting world, but when there’s a big fight on TV, it has been fun to go to a friend’s house and have a “fight party.” On Aug. 26, there is going to be arguably the...

The Language of Sexism

The Language of Sexism

By Autumn Barney July 10, 2017

Growing up I never thought about how much English favors men and masculinity. It wasn’t until my time in the military as a “policeman” that I really started noticing how sexist the English language...

More to Feminism than Meets the Eye

More to Feminism than Meets the Eye

By Autumn Barney July 7, 2017

Feminism — what a taboo word it has become. When I tell people I identify as a feminist, I usually get a negative reaction. Most men I talk to about feminism have the idea that feminists are exclusively...

Be Proud To Be A Single Mom

Be Proud To Be A Single Mom

By Autumn Barney June 9, 2017

I remember the night I found out I was pregnant. I was terrified. I went through a lot during that pregnancy, but when my daughter came, she changed my life. She was the most beautiful little baby and...

Every American Should Explore D.C.

Every American Should Explore D.C.

By Autumn Barney May 23, 2017

I recently went to Washington D.C. for a week of amazing experiences. Through the Hinckley Institute, with a group of 18 students, I met lobbyists, politicians, and, of course, saw all the amazing sights...

Love Will Never Be Stress-Free, But Its Worth Fighting For

Love Will Never Be Stress-Free, But It’s Worth Fighting For

By Autumn Barney May 9, 2017

I’m only 26, and I wouldn't say I know much about relationships. Some have been good, and others have been bad. But from what I have learned, the best ones are those you put the most work into. While you...

Talk to Your Kids About Race

Talk to Your Kids About Race

By Autumn Barney April 17, 2017

Race is currently at the front-and-center podium of discussion. What seems to be largely forgotten, however, is that racism is taught. A child isn’t born racist and no one seems to discuss how to speak...